Most family history periodicals publish transcriptions of local sources used in genealogical research. Information published in periodicals may include family histories, genealogies, historical background, maps, information about local records and archives, queries, census indexes, transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, military records, obituaries, and wills. Often published by genealogical or historical societies, they typically focus on the records of a particular county, while a few may specialize in records of a particular ethnic group or religion. Among the periodicals at the Family History Library are:

''Branching Out From St. Clair County. 1973–.'' Published by the Marissa Historical and Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 47, Marissa, IL 62257-0047. (FHL book 977.389 D25b; fiche 6101495–13 [vols. 1–19 no. 3]; film 1927530, items20–35—1927532, items1–17 [vols. 1–17 no. 1]). This periodical focuses on St. Clair County, which was created in 1790, the first county formed in the Northwest Territory.

Most family history periodicals publish transcriptions of local sources used in genealogical research. Information published in periodicals may include family histories, genealogies, historical background, maps, information about local records and archives, queries, census indexes, transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, military records, obituaries, and wills. Often published by genealogical or historical societies, they typically focus on the records of a particular county, while a few may specialize in records of a particular ethnic group or religion. Among the periodicals at the Family History Library are:

'''''Branching Out From St. Clair County'''''<i>. </i>1973–. Published by the Marissa Historical and Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 47, Marissa, IL 62257-0047. {{WorldCat|4031996|disp=Other Libraries(WorldCat)}} {{FHL|19782|item|disp=FHL film 1927530(first of 5 films)}}; {{FHL|19782|item|disp=FHL fiche 6101495 (first of 28 fiche)}}; {{FHL|19782|item|disp=FHL book 977.389 D25b}}. This periodical focuses on St. Clair County, which was created in 1790, the first county formed in the Northwest Territory.

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''The Illiana Genealogist: Quarterly Publication of the Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society''. 1965–. P.O. Box 207, Danville, Illinois 61834. (FHL book 977.3 B2iL). This includes transcriptions of records for the border area of Illinois and Indiana. There is a surname index for each volume.

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'''''Chicago Genealogist'''''<i>. </i>1968–. Published by the Chicago Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1160, Chicago, IL 60690. {{WorldCat|4177388|disp=Other Libraries(WorldCat)}}{{FHL|95747|item|disp=Family History Library Film 1927805 (first of 5 films); Book 977.311 D25ch}}. This contains member and ancestor lists and abstracts of cemetery, Bible, census, court, and other records of the Chicago area.

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''Illinois Historical Journal''. Published by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency for the Illinois State Historical Society. (FHL book 977.3 B2i.) (See the "[[Illinois Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section for the address.) Previously known as the ''Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society'', each issue contains articles and reviews pertaining to Illinois history. There are cumulative indexes for volumes 1–25, 26–50, and 51–60.

''Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly. 1969–.'' Published by the Illinois State Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62791-0195. (FHL book 977.3 B2is; films 1954961–4 [vols. 7–25, index to vols. 1–25]). Covering the entire state, this provides articles about Illinois records and how to use them, as well as abstracts of records.

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'''''The Illiana Genealogist: Quarterly Publication of the Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society'''''. 1965–. P.O. Box 207, Danville, Illinois 61834. {{WorldCat|6217462|disp=Other Libraries(WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|125319|item|disp=FHL films 1953943 items 62-68 and FHL film 1953945; FHL book 977.3 B2iL}} This includes transcriptions of records for the border area of Illinois and Indiana,and in particular Vermillion County. There is a surname index for each volume.

'''''Illinois Historical Journal'''''. Published by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency for the Illinois State Historical Society. [http://www.historyillinois.org/ Online Digital Copy 1950–2006]{{WorldCat|11010786|disp=Other Libraries(WorldCat)}} {{FHL|98834|item|disp=FHL film 1425249 (first of 5 films)}} Learn more about the Illinois State Historical Society[[Illinois Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] wiki page. Previously known as the ''Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society'', each issue contains articles and reviews pertaining to Illinois history. There are cumulative indexes for volumes 1–25, 26–50, and 51–60.

:*Adams, James N. ''General index to journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, volumes I to XXV: April 1908 to January 1933.'' Springfield, Illinois: State of Illinois, 1948–1949.{{WorldCat|11561135|disp=Other Libraries (WorldCat)}} {{FHL|415748|item|disp=FHL book 977.3 B2i index 1908-1933}}

<br>'''''Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly'''''. 1969–. Published by the Illinois State Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62791-0195. {{WorldCat|1585725|disp=Other Libraries(WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|35894|film|disp=FHL films 1954961–1954964}} and {{FHL|1201638|item|disp=FHL book 977.3 B2is}} Covering the entire state, this periodical provides articles about Illinois records and how to use them, as well as abstracts of records.

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''Where the Trails Cross. 1970–.'' Published by the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society, P.O. Box 96, South Holland, IL 60473. (FHL book 977.31 B2w; films 1907605 [vols. 1–14], 1907634 [vols. 15–23].) This contains lists of World War I and II soldiers and abstracts of records from south Cook and north Will counties.

'''Indexes'''. Some of the periodicals listed above have annual indexes in the final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to other family history periodicals, see the "[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section of the United States Research Outline.

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'''''St. Clair County Genealogical Society Quarterly'''''. 1978–. Published by the St. Clair County Genealogical Society, P.&nbsp;O. Box 431, Belleville, IL 62222-0431. {{WorldCat|9113171|disp=Other Libraries(WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|240837|item|disp=FHL film 1976344 items 3–30 – 1976345 items 1–11}} and {{FHL|240837|item|disp=FHL book 977.389 D25s}} This periodical focuses on historical St. Clair County. Volume 20, number 4 is devoted entirely to county research and resources.

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The Periodical Source Index ([[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]]) book and microfiche indexes are especially useful since they refer to countless items published in thousands of English and French-Canadian family history periodicals. The compact disc version, which merges all 29 PERSI volumes published through 1997 into one search, is:

Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987–. (FHL book 973 D25per; fiche 6016863 [set of 40](1847 to 1985); fiche 6016864 [set of 15](1986 to 1990); compact disc no.61). For further details, see the Periodical Source Index Resource Guide. PERSI is also available on the Internet for a subscription fee at [http://www.Ancestry.com www.Ancestry.com] .

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<br>'''''Where the Trails Cross'''''. 1970–. Published by the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society, P.O. Box 96, South Holland, IL 60473.{{WorldCat|1788666|disp=Other Libraries(WorldCat)}} {{FHL|35971|item|disp=FHL films 1907605 and 1907634}} This periodical contains abstracts of records from South Cook and North Will counties.

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For more family history periodicals, study the Family History Library Catalog by using the Place Search under:

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'''Indexes'''. Some of the periodicals listed above have annual indexes in the final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to other family history periodicals, see [[United States Periodicals]].

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The Periodical Source Index is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of English and French-Canadian family history periodicals. Learn more at the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]] wiki page. PERSI can be searched several different ways:

Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the Family History Library catalog and&nbsp;regional or local libraries for available copies.

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Periodicals can be found on state, county and local levels. The Family History Library has many collected periodicals.&nbsp;These can be found by&nbsp;using a&nbsp;[[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Place-name Search]] or a [[Family History Library Catalog|Title Search]] of &nbsp;the Family History Library catalog. Some periodicals may be found with a [[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]] for&nbsp;the publishing&nbsp;society name.&nbsp;&nbsp;Societies may&nbsp;be&nbsp;also be found on state, county or&nbsp;local levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Additional resources for Illinois&nbsp;periodicals may be found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/index/catalog-search#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&catSearchType=subject_id&searchCriteria=418796 Illinois-Periodical] topic page of the Family History Library catalog. Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [[Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. Also find Illinois Periodical resources available at other libraries (WorldCat). As with the FHLC search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names.&nbsp;Learn more about&nbsp;how to search [[Worldcat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[Family History Library Catalog|FHLC]].<br>

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Most family history periodicals publish transcriptions of local sources used in genealogical research. Information published in periodicals may include family histories, genealogies, historical background, maps, information about local records and archives, queries, census indexes, transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, military records, obituaries, and wills. Often published by genealogical or historical societies, they typically focus on the records of a particular county, while a few may specialize in records of a particular ethnic group or religion. Among the periodicals at the Family History Library are:

Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly. 1969–. Published by the Illinois State Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62791-0195. Other Libraries(WorldCat); FHL films 1954961–1954964 and FHL book 977.3 B2is Covering the entire state, this periodical provides articles about Illinois records and how to use them, as well as abstracts of records.

Where the Trails Cross. 1970–. Published by the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society, P.O. Box 96, South Holland, IL 60473.Other Libraries(WorldCat)FHL films 1907605 and 1907634 This periodical contains abstracts of records from South Cook and North Will counties.

Indexes. Some of the periodicals listed above have annual indexes in the final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to other family history periodicals, see United States Periodicals.

The Periodical Source Index is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of English and French-Canadian family history periodicals. Learn more at the PERSI wiki page. PERSI can be searched several different ways:

Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the Family History Library catalog and regional or local libraries for available copies.

Periodicals can be found on state, county and local levels. The Family History Library has many collected periodicals. These can be found by using a Place-name Search or a Title Search of the Family History Library catalog. Some periodicals may be found with a Keyword Search for the publishing society name. Societies may be also be found on state, county or local levels.

Additional resources for Illinois periodicals may be found in the Illinois-Periodical topic page of the Family History Library catalog. Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at Family History Centers. Also find Illinois Periodical resources available at other libraries (WorldCat). As with the FHLC search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names. Learn more about how to search WorldCat and the FHLC.